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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644, 2,270.92 and 1,314.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644, 2,270.92 and 1,314.72 is: 1,816.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644 : 2,270.92 = 1,314.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644/2,270.92 = 1,314.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644x = 2,270.92 × 1,314.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644x = 2,985,623.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,623.94/1,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.07

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